ORANGES

Aztec

#A75431

RGB 167, 84, 49 · HSL 18°, 55%, 42% · CMYK 0, 50, 71, 35

Aztec is #A75431 in HEX — rgb(167, 84, 49), hsl(18°, 55%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 71%, 35%).

Aztec pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 55%, 42%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A75431

RGB167, 84, 49

HSL18°, 55%, 42%

HSV18°, 71%, 65%

CMYK0, 50, 71, 35

Decimal10966065

CSS RGBrgb(167, 84, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 55%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2175-10

Exact match

Dulux

Warmth S09G9

ΔE 2.7 · #9F512D

Behr

Thanksgiving M210-7

ΔE 4.2 · #B2583A

PPG

Fragrant Cloves 1199-7

ΔE 4.3 · #AC5E3A

Vista Paint

Sun's Rage C-1052

ΔE 4.7 · #A74E34

Hallman-Lindsay

Pretty Parasol 1039

ΔE 5.1 · #AC5D3E

Sherwin-Williams

Earthen Jug SW7703

ΔE 5.4 · #A85E39

Dutch Boy

Hamburger VS-9801

ΔE 5.7 · #9F5224

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 6.4 · #BA5B3A

Dunn-Edwards

Georgia Clay DE5181

ΔE 7 · #B06144

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 7.2 · #B05C44

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 7.4 · #A65E2E

Valspar

Orange Maple 2010-5

ΔE 7.5 · #B35943

Colorhouse

Wood .02 Wood-02

ΔE 8.8 · #B2683A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 14.6 · #B64F48

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 14.9 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A75431

#3083A6

Analogous

#A63048

#A75431

#A68E30

Triadic

#A75431

#30A654

#5430A6

Split-Complementary

#A75431

#30A68E

#3048A6

Tetradic

#A75431

#48A630

#3083A6

#8E30A6

Monochromatic

#2F180E

#6B361F

#A75431

#CE7955

#DFA890

Rectangle

#A75431

#83A630

#3083A6

#5430A6

Compound

#A75431

#A68E30

#3083A6

#3048A6

Variations

Lighter

#CA6F48

#D0967D

#DFC3B7

Darker

#874224

#5F2D17

#381A0D

Saturation

#7D6459

#A65430

#BE4A18

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.31:1

vs Black

3.96:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A75431

#83772C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A75431

#686837

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A75431

#A6525A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Aztec reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#BD6C40

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A75431

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AA7164

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#306C86

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A75431;

CSS — background

background-color: #A75431;

CSS Variable

--color-aztec: #A75431;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aztec': '#A75431' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A75431] text-[#A75431]

SCSS

$aztec: #A75431;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A75431?

#A75431 is Aztec, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #A75431 warm or cool?

Aztec reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aztec?

Aztec works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Aztec?

Aztec pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Aztec?

You can download Aztec on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Aztec?

The hex code is #A75431. In RGB it's 167, 84, 49, and in HSL it's 18°, 55%, 42%.

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